Standard: C. Language and Images
Students will demonstrate an understanding of how words and images communicate.
Common Assessment:

Performance Indicators Students will be able to:	Essential Elements (Specific grade level learning objectives)		Suggested Performance Activities		Suggested Assessments	Vocabulary * Indicates a word the teacher uses to help students start to understand
2. Recognize characteristic sounds and rhythms of language, including the relationship between sounds and letters.	Students will identify letters and learn the relationship between sounds and letters.		Students will be engaged in numerous activities which focus on identifying letters and relating the letters to the sounds they make. Resources: Developmental Guide to Early Literacy by Virginia Secor Alphabet charts Morning message Interactive writing Charts with masked areas Joy of Learning by Bobbi Fisher Handwriting Without Tears Guided Reading by Fountas and Pinnell		Children will be accurate in their writing and letter/sound skills.	letters words sounds write *Say it. What do you hear? *Stretch it out. *Say it again.
3. Make valid observations about the use of words and visual symbols.	Students will learn that the message is in the print.		A. Students will be engaged in numerous activities which focus on learning to understand where to begin reading.		When asked to begin reading, student will point to the beginning of the print.	words print *Show me where you would start reading.